Lake Anna: A Place for R&R

Resting just a few hours south of the DC area lies a large lake with what many consider to be "coasts".  Unlike many local lakes, this one is so large that you can't see the all the coasts if you are resting on one of them.  Known by a select lucky few, this lake is deep enough and wide enough for all kinds of activities: swimming, boating, jet skiing, fishing, and anything else you can think of.  The lake is also so large that all the activity of the lake is spread out, so that anyone resting in any given coastal house still has a restful sense of peace from the city.

To give you a flavor of what its like to stay at Lake Anna, when I heard it would rain for my last visit, I brought some indoor activities to do that needed to be done.  It's a great retreat for local writers, musicians, and other people whose arts take them indoors for occupied hours at a time.  On the other hand, if its sunny then the lake, the lawns, and the beach on Lake Anna are a great place to recharge and get some natural Vitamin D!

 
If you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy water-based activities, this is the spot.  Let me help you get there.

Getting There
Lake Anna is located near Fredericksburg off 95 South. For directions, click here:
http://www.lakeannaonline.com/directions.html

Where to Stay
This depends on what suits you.  If you really want to stay right on the water, there are campsites and some Bread & Breakfasts.  If you are particular about food, your best bet is to find a place where you can cook your own.  You are far from the fancy restaurants of the DC area, and although restaurants are on Lake Anna, there are slim pickings.
If you want to camp-out on the Lake, you can click here:
http://www.lakeannaonline.com/camping.html
If you want a B&B, you can click here:
http://www.lakeannaonline.com/BusinessdirA.html#bandb

I've already mentioned eating out here, but if you camp-out, or prefer not to cook during your rest, I recommend the lakeside restaurant that lets you sit on the deck near the water.  This restaurant is appropriately called Lakeview Restaurant.

I recommend Lake Anna to anyone in the DC area who wants a nearby weekend escape.  Because this location will have different value for persons of different interests, I am posting some resources below.  Just remember, if Obama can get out town for a weekend to relax, so can you!

How to Fish Lake Anna, Virginia (VHS Tape)